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**To schedule a phone consultation with Irena, please call**. Irena Chernova is an associate attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC and practices family law.  Irena was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2014, and immediately began practicing, focusing primarily on family law at a firm in Woodstock, Georgia. There, Irena spent three years litigating divorce, contempt, family violence, modification, and adoption cases in Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, Cherokee, Forsyth, and other surrounding Georgia counties.  Irena had the opportunity to gain experience quickly and participated in jury trials, bench trials, temporary hearings, emergency hearings, mediations, and depositions.. Irena earned her Juris Doctorate from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, graduating magna cum laude in the top 5% of her class. She was also a recipient of the John E. Ryan Merit Scholarship, a prestigious honor only awarded to the top fifteen scholars.  During her time at AJMLS, she participated in Moot Court, the Board Room (a Transactional Drafting Competitive team), and served as Executive Articles Editor of the AJMLS Law Journal.  In her third year of law school, Irena interned with the DeKalb County Solicitor’s Office and gained valuable litigation experience trying cases under the Third Year Practice Act.. Prior to law school, Irena attended the University of Georgia where she earned Bachelor’s degrees in Advertising and International Affairs with a minor in Russian. She remains a proud Dawg and you can find her wearing red and black every fall Saturday.. Though Irena is a native of St. Petersburg, Russia, she grew up in Georgia and considers Atlanta her home. Irena has a passion for helping her clients through the complicated legal process in difficult times.  She makes it a priority to ensure that her clients understand the legal process which can often be confusing and complex.  Irena is comfortable at the negotiation table as well as the court room, and is a zealous advocate for her clients’ best interests in any scenario.. Irena is fluent in Russian and she currently resides in Cobb County with her family and two dogs. She loves stroller runs with her son, cooking, a good reality TV show, and eating cheese dip on patios in the spring time.

I practice family law in King and Snohomish Counties, focusing on divorce, parenting/custody, child support, spousal support, and the division of assets, including complex and high net worth estates.  I have done significant work in the preparation and litigation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), including their enforcement and amendment.  I have done significant work on issues involving business interests, taxes, and retirement accounts, and my colleagues have turned to me to confer about the same.. I've volunteered with the KCBA Local Family Law Legal Clinic since 2014 and have volunteered with KCBA to mentor young attorneys working on domestic violence cases.  I believe it's important as attorneys that we donate our time in an effort to extend community access to legal services.. When I'm not lawyering, I like to do all of the wonderful outdoor activities available to us in Washington, specifically skiing, backpacking, climbing, hiking, and kayaking.  I have a gardening habit that borders on a preoccupation.  Cooking rounds out the list.

Erica Knauf Santos is a seasoned family law attorney and the founder of Knauf Santos Law, PLLC, a boutique firm in Seattle, Washington. Since launching her practice in 2006, Erica has grown her firm from a solo endeavor into a trusted team of attorneys and staff, offering personalized and effective legal services. Originally from western Pennsylvania, Erica pursued her education in the Pacific Northwest, earning dual undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Primate Behavior with a minor in Anthropology from Central Washington University, followed by her Juris Doctor from Seattle University.. Erica’s dedication extends beyond the courtroom. She has served on the board of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, directed Jane Goodall’s “Roots and Shoots” College Summit, and volunteered for Pasado’s Safe Haven, including rescuing pets displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Erica and her husband of over 20 years live in the Seattle area, where they raise their four children. In her downtime, she enjoys traveling to Disney properties, collecting Glassybaby candle holders, and relaxing with family movie nights. A fitness enthusiast, Erica begins most mornings on her Peloton, often accompanied by her favorite music. Her passion for family, community, and advocacy defines both her personal and professional life.

James is a Principal with the Lasher Family Law Practice Group. His legal career spans more than two decades working in family law. Honed by his experiences, James’s strategy in each case is to focus on creative ways to resolve disputes rather than create them. James also appreciates that clients often have emergent needs that demand swift action, including court intervention. In each case, James’s goal is to help his clients deal with critical and often complex legal issues through patient, thoughtful, and professional guidance and representation focused on preserving their legal rights and interests.. Since becoming an attorney, James has focused his practice solely on family law. James is experienced in several areas of family law, including divorce cases involving high net worth, complex finances, jurisdictional issues, and enforcement. He also has extensive experience litigating in court and navigating the mediation/arbitration process. James understands that the decisions made in a case will affect a client’s personal and financial health for years to come and approaches each case with a long-term-outcome focus and strategy.

Jennifer Bradley has worked in family law for 15 years.  She specializes in Collaborative Divorce and was named the 2021 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers for Collaborative Law in the Washington, D.C. Metro area.  She has also been named to the Washingtonian Magazine Best Lawyers list, Virginia Business Legal Elite, is the past President of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia, and rising President of the D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals.. Jennifer has extensive experience in traditional divorce litigation, and has managed cases involving the valuation of family businesses and law firm partnerships, paternity disputes, and same-sex custody and property division issues.  She has represented international clients with property division and custody issues at both the trial and appellate levels.. Jennifer taught high school biology in Middleburg, Virginia prior to attending law school. She served as a law clerk and then an Associate at the Law Offices of Betty A. Thompson before establishing MDMB in 2012.

David S. Dikman has been practicing law since 1987, first honing investigative and trial skills for nine years at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, where he became Deputy Chief of Homicide Investigations before leaving for private practice. As a trial prosecutor, he successfully concluded with convictions in many homicide and major offense cases. He has been a member of the firm since August 1995, focusing primarily in the areas of Matrimonial & Family Law. David also represents clients in Criminal Court, defending their rights using his Criminal Law knowledge and skills when domestic violence issues result in their arrest and prosecution. As a divorce lawyer, Mr. Dikman is acutely aware of how the issues in Criminal Court can spill over and affect divorce and child custody disputes.. In private practice, Mr. Dikman is proud to estimate he has settled and resolved well more than 95% of client matters without a trial or the associated cost, expense, and uncertainty. For those cases in which trial cannot be reasonably avoided, his successful advocacy skills have established his reputation and led other lawyers, judges, child support magistrates, and other professionals to seek his services.

Having practiced in this field for nearly a decade, the NUMBER ONE complaint I hear about attorneys is the lack of trust and "my attorney bills me for going to the bathroom.". My clients are refreshingly surprised to hear I do not bill for telephone calls with them.  In order to properly develop a long-lasting and trusting relationship, I don't feel comfortable billing for these conversations.  My clients should feel free to call me when they have questions without feeling pressure that they're "on the clock."

I have been practicing Family Law for over thirty years from the same location representing  husbands, wives, fathers, mothers and children.. This area of law is an emotionally charged one and I therefore work closely with social workers and parenting coordinators to assist the clients in a personal way with the intention of making the process easier and, hopefully, a growing experience.. An attorney practicing Family Law plays many roles as the client's legal representative - advocate, friend, coach and adviser.  I feel particularly qualified to practice Family Law as I play those roles with compassion and sincerity.. Please contact my office to set up a a consultation for your divorce, custody, or child support matter.

I strive to serve the legitimate interests of the public through competent, diligent, prompt and zealous legal guidance and counseling, with a keen emphasis on cultural sensitivity and coming up with innovative solutions at affordable costs.. I seek to emphasize individualized, inclusive and humanistic client service in a manner that mitigates the ill-suited perception of the legal process as adversarial and conflict-driven, by focusing on resolution through compromise and the unification of parties riven asunder. In so doing, it is my hope that I will be able to carry on my grandparents, Cheddi and Janet Jagan's legacy of fighting relentlessly for the betterment of all.

Your family is the most important thing to you, and you would do anything to protect them.  Our firm is focused on families who want to get through hard situations and come out strong on the other side.. The Rutherford Law Center, LLC, focuses on doing what is right for the client, not what is convenient and easy for the attorney.  We listen to you, and help guide you to a solution that is in your budget, but that addresses your needs and concerns.  Don't go to a lawyer who is out to bill more hours instead of doing what is right for your family.  At the Rutherford Law Center, you will find responsive and compassionate representation for your needs.. You may be ending a relationship, but that is no reason to destroy your family and those you love.  Mediation is almost always the best solution for a family law matter.  Let me help you reach resolution with as little emotional and monetary cost as possible.  Collaborative law is also an option for those who wish to get a proactive, not distructive, divorce.  I can also help you find the best resolution for your family if that reqires litigation as well.. You may need a will to protect your family.  Let us walk through your options with you to make sure that you are protected.  You may have suffered a loss, and need guidance with your loved ones' final wishes.  We can guide you through the confusing paperwork and accounting to reach a final and legal completion.. Regardless of your situation, Meggin Rutherford will help you reach the best solution.

Michael McGonegal grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado. He graduated from Palisade High School in Colorado in 1998 and Mesa State College in 2004. During his time at Mesa State College, he ran his own business caring for children and adults with special needs. After graduating he worked as a Behavior Specialist with School District #51 for a year, a Social Worker for families receiving public assistance for a year, and then as a Senior Case Manager in Ongoing Child Protective Services for nearly 5 years. In 2011 he left Grand Junction to take a position conducting Child Abuse and Neglect investigations in Boulder, Colorado, where he worked for over 4 years.. In 2015, Michael relocated to San Diego, California where he attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Michael went to law school with the intention of returning to the Front Range of Colorado to practice Family Law. While in law school, Michael completed internships with Boulder Bridge to Justice and Cooper & Tanis P.C. He was awarded American Juris Prudence Awards in Legal Writing, Tort Law, Domestic Violence Seminar, Remedies, and Evidence.. In May of 2018, he graduated 4th in his class with the distinction of Magna Cum Laude. In July 2018, he sat for and passed the Colorado Bar Exam.. In October of 2018 he was hired as an associate at Cooper & Tanis, P.C. and in November of 2018 he was sworn in to practice law in Colorado.  In 2020 Cooper & Tanis P.C. became Tanis McGonegal Family Law, P.C. and Michael became a full equity partner in the firm practicing along side Leonard Tanis, Esq.. Michael demonstrates a strong and consistent work ethic and over 10 years of public service experience, which includes serving as an expert advisory witness in over 20 Termination of Parental Rights Trials and numerous other legal proceedings along with over 20 successfully reunified families and nearly 300 investigations. Michael holds the strong belief that communication, integrity, and empathy are the most important aspects of his job.

Mr. Ricks focuses primarily on all family law-related issues. He appears in Court several times a week on behalf of his clients on all types of family law matters. While he enjoys the courtroom, he knows that it may not always be the best way to resolve the case. Court can be costly, both financially and emotionally, and can irreparably damage the co-parenting relationship. It also places the decision-making for your family in someone else’s hands. Sometimes the most effective approach to helping a family through their case is in mediation, which is where the majority of family law cases are resolved.. Mr. Ricks places a particular emphasis in his practice on child advocacy. Having gone through extensive training, he is a court-certified and approved Guardian ad Litem, which is an attorney who represents children. In particularly challenging or high-conflict cases, he will often be appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of children.. Because of this perspective, Mr. Ricks is a strong advocate for fostering a positive co-parenting relationship and creating a healthy parent-child relationship to the greatest extent possible. When these two factors exist, the impact of the separation on your children is minimal, which should be everyone’s primary goal.

Attorney David Callahan of Callahan Barraco, P.C. is known for his ability to step outside a case, see the "big picture" and identify a solution that will satisfy both sides. Direct, practical and efficient, he has a knack for getting everyone to focus on the issues and the end goals, helping to resolve cases as quickly as possible so people can move on with their lives.. While he prefers to settle cases amicably, out of court, Attorney Callahan is a skillful litigator. Because of his experience and reputation in the courtroom, clients often seek his representation in matters that are complicated or adversarial and will likely require court intervention or a trial.. Attorney Callahan maintains that exceptional client service and representation is paramount and that clients of Callahan Barraco, P.C. deserve nothing less.. David Callahan is a graduate of the New England School of Law and Becker College. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

As a lawyer, I realize that most of my clients come to me through referrals.  It's important to me that every client understands their particular situation, and is comfortable enough with me to ask any question.  I know that while court may be an every day experience for me, it's not for most of my clients, and I try my best to take some of the fear out of the process.  Most importantly, I do my best to cut through the bull, and give advice that I would give to any family member.. Despite what some may think, divorce is not a win/lose endeavor.  The goal of every divorce is to find solutions that work for the family.  While there are times to take the gloves off and fight there also are times to step back and try and find common resolutions.. As a product of divorce, I understand the complexities of raising children during these difficult situations.  As a mother of three children, and three stepchildren, I understand that it's not always easy.  I run a child-centered practice.. In my spare time (who has spare time! ), I love traveling to new places with my kids, boating, reading, and spending time outside.  If you have any questions, feel free to drop me an email.

I believe that for many couples and families, a mindful approach is the answer to reaching simple, graceful, and amicable solutions to their family law matters. Instead of going to court, I apply mediation and collaborative methods to my clients’ divorce, support arrangements, child custody, prenuptial agreements, and more. I help them transition from working together in one way to working together in another way, all the while avoiding as much stress and tension as possible.. Having worked in the family law field for more than three decades, I combine my years of legal knowledge with respectful representation and personal commitment. Bringing this level of dedication to work every day means my clients’ goals and needs are met as we move toward a resolution best for all concerned.. I earned my law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, and I have a Spiritual Counseling Certification from the University of Santa Monica. I am actively involved in the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Collaborative Law Professionals of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

When I am not practicing law, I spend a lot of time with my Neapolitan Mastiff, Luna.  We were featured in an article in the August 2015 of "Live Happy" magazine.  %20Happy%20Magazine%20Digital%20Edition/0bfdbfff-b812-5b1b-8d64-90f42f82138d/Live%20Happy%20Magazine%20August%202015%20FREE/34%20JoyfulHavens%#page_6. (You need to click the arrow at the bottom of the page to continue reading article.). I have also been interviewed by Lou Dobbs on CNN related to a story about excessive fees being charged by States that issue debit cards to recipients of child support.. #cnnSTCText

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